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- 9.3in
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- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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- 1990
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- Language
- English
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- 0.7in
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- Reprint
- Genre
- Music
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- History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Genres & Styles / Opera
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- 6.2in
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Mozart's collaborations with the librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte led to the composition of three of the great masterpieces of opera. This book, designed to guide the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of these enigmatic works, charts the musical, cultural, and social context in which they were written--the tastes and expectations of the contemporary opera audience, Mozart's intentions and aspirations in a period of rapid intellectual and political change, Da Ponte's views of opera, and the practical logistics of opera production at the time. Together, these strands provide illuminating insights into Mozart's creative process and the functions of eighteenth-century opera.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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0198162219
ISBN-13
9780198162216
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Uk-Trade Paper
Language
English
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Reprint
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Genres & Styles / Opera
Publication Year
1990
Type
Textbook
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
284 Pages
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Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
17 Oz
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'Steptoe's monograph furnishes a framework for understanding these operas and as such is one fo the most significant treatises in opera criticism to appear in recent years...Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer andlibrettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement.'Notes, June 1991, 'may well prove to be the most important reconsideration of Mozart's operas since Dent...The six-page bibliography barely does justice to Steptoe's wide reading...but it conveys his impressive knowledge of recent scholarly literature in various languages, as well as of primary material...thisis a book by a sensitive listener who works everything out for himself and thus adds many fresh perceptions to those shared with previous critics.'Julian Rushton, Music and Letters, 'here is an engrossing progress report which garners much of the recent research...abounding in provocative ideas' Charles Morgenstern, Oxford Times, 'His is a rich and learned book, drawing upon a wide range of recent Mozart scholarship...Steptoe provides fascinating information about theatres, singers and audiences...Steptoe's book is to be praised for according due attention and respect to Mozart's skilled librettist.' William Stafford,Times Higher Education Supplement, 'What is particularly pleasing about Steptoe's narrative is the attention he gives to the minutiae of everyday life. In his commonsensical grasp of the perspectives of Da Ponte's plot and Mozart's treatment of it, Steptoe gives us as good a context as any...to re-approach the opera with aclear mind.'Richard Osborne, Times Literary Supplement, 'immensely thoughtful and thorough book...Steptoe writes with a calm and scholarly enthusiasm, and the range of his researches is impressive. Much of the strength of Steptoe's work...rests on his ability to assemble statistics and then to analyse them in a level-headed and clear manner... itis a welcome addition to the shelves of any passionate Mozartian.'Jane Glover, Opera, 'the most important book about Mozart to appear in many years...It should become a classic.'H. C. Robbins Landon, Musical Times, 'the most important book about Mozart to appear in many years...It should become a classic.'H. C. Robbins Landon, Musical Times'the most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913 ' Peter Heyworth, Observer'His is a rich and learned book, drawing upon a wide range of recent Mozart scholarship...Steptoe provides fascinating information about theatres, singers and audiences...Steptoe's book is to be praised for according due attention and respect to Mozart's skilled librettist.' William Stafford, Times Higher Education Supplement'here is an engrossing progress report which garners much of the recent research...abounding in provocative ideas' Charles Morgenstern, Oxford Times'interesting recent study'David Cairns, Sunday Times'What is particularly pleasing about Steptoe's narrative is the attention he gives to the minutiae of everyday life. In his commonsensical grasp of the perspectives of Da Ponte's plot and Mozart's treatment of it, Steptoe gives us as good a context as any...to re-approach the opera with a clear mind.'Richard Osborne, Times Literary Supplement'immensely thoughtful and thorough book...Steptoe writes with a calm and scholarly enthusiasm, and the range of his researches is impressive. Much of the strength of Steptoe's work...rests on his ability to assemble statistics and then to analyse them in a level-headed and clear manner... it is a welcome addition to the shelves of any passionate Mozartian.'Jane Glover, Opera'may well prove to be the most important reconsideration of Mozart's operas since Dent...The six-page bibliography barely does justice to Steptoe's wide reading...but it conveys his impressive knowledge of recent scholarly literature in various languages, as well as of primary material...this is a book by a sensitive listener who works everything out for himself and thus adds many fresh perceptions to those shared with previous critics.'Julian Rushton, Music & Letters'Andrew Steptoe has written a valuable and attractively presented study of The Mozart-Da Ponte Operas. Though there is no lack of perceptive and nicely illustrated analysis of the music, for many readers the depiction of the historical, social and cultural context will be quite as valuable...For the connoisseur, the heart of the book is the intricate detail, embedded in sound, lively and more general argument, about the three great operas...This isa fine book.'Austrian Studies'Steptoe's monograph furnishes a framework for understanding these operas and as such is one fo the most significant treatises in opera criticism to appear in recent years...Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement.'Notes, June 1991'He writes well, and the opening chapters on cultural context provide interesting and perinent material.'The Eighteenth Century, 'the most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913 ' Peter Heyworth, Observer, "The most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913."--Observer"Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement."--Notes"Steptoe has drawn a clear picture of Mozart's surroundings, both personal and musical, before and during the composition of his three most popular operas. He enlivens his discourse by drawing on contemporary accounts and on later studies. His knowledge of 18th-century Viennese opera allows him to make comparisons that clarify Mozart's contribution....Strongly recommended for both undergraduate and graduate students."--Choice"Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement."--Notes"His discussion of Mozart and Enlightenment Vienna represents a particularly needed contribution to the field."--Opera Quarterly, "The most illuminating exploration of the territory to appear in English since Edward Dent's historic study of 1913."--Observer "Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement."--Notes "Steptoe has drawn a clear picture of Mozart's surroundings, both personal and musical, before and during the composition of his three most popular operas. He enlivens his discourse by drawing on contemporary accounts and on later studies. His knowledge of 18th-century Viennese opera allows him to make comparisons that clarify Mozart's contribution....Strongly recommended for both undergraduate and graduate students."--Choice "Steptoe's clarification of the enigmatic interplay and the consequent cross-fertilization between composer and librettist is indeed a major advance in our knowledge and appreciation of Mozart's remarkable achievement."--Notes "His discussion of Mozart and Enlightenment Vienna represents a particularly needed contribution to the field."--Opera Quarterly, 'Andrew Steptoe has written a valuable and attractively presented study of The Mozart-Da Ponte Operas. Though there is no lack of perceptive and nicely illustrated analysis of the music, for many readers the depiction of the historical, social and cultural context will be quite asvaluable...For the connoisseur, the heart of the book is the intricate detail, embedded in sound, lively and more general argument, about the three great operas...This is a fine book.'Austrian Studies
Publication Name
Mozart-Da Ponte Operas : The Cultural and Musical Background to le Nozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così Fan Tutte
Table of Content
The social context: Vienna and her ruler; Musicians, opera, and audience in Mozart's time; Mozart and Vienna; Mozart and his personal circle; Da Ponte and the Buffa plot; Cosi fan tutte and contemporary morality; Mozart and Opera Buffa; Drama and musical form in Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni: musical form and dramatic cohesion; Cosi fan tutte; Epilogue; Appendix: casts of characters, plot synopses, and musical outlines for the three operas
Copyright Date
1990
Lccn
87-034873
Dewey Decimal
782.1/092/4
Intended Audience
College Audience
Series
Clarendon Paperbacks Ser.
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes
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